Marvin Johnson

 

Marvin Johnson, age 87, of McHenry, ND, died Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington, ND.

Marvin Matthew Johnson was born on February 10, 1925, the son of Artie and Angeline (Hockert) Johnson at their farm house in Eastman Township, east of Glenfield, ND.  He was raised and attended grade school at Glenfield and attended High School at Valley City, ND.

On December 28, 1953, Marvin was united in marriage to Elsie Guthmiller at New Rockford. They moved to Minneapolis where he worked in a factory.  Later they moved near Glenfield and began farming and raising livestock, mainly hogs. Elsie died January 4, 1982.

On November 11, 2000, Marvin was united in marriage to Delores Belcourt at Fargo, ND. They lived at McHenry.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Marvin loved to bowl, play pinochle and poker, enjoyed watching MN Twins and hunting.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Delores of McHenry; 4 children, Mary Jo (Randy) Bartlett, McHenry, Connie (Jon) Stangeland, Juanita, ND, Candice (Jerry) Keller and Jim (Barbara) Johnson, both of Bismarck, ND; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 5 step-children; 15 step-grandchildren; 9 step-great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Dwight (Hilda) Johnson, Garland, TX; two sisters, Doris (Ernie) Rhoten, Helendale, CA, and Gloria Eberhardt, Moorhead, MN.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elsie; one sister, Mary Ann Seibert; and two brothers-in-law, Anthony Eberhardt and Perry Thompson.

 

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, McHenry, ND

DATE AND TIME: Monday, October 8, 2012 at 10:30AM

BURIAL: Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, rural McHenry, ND


Posted Condolences:

 

 

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Name: JoAnn Watson(Schagunn)

Date: 10-8-12

Message: Family of Uncle Marvin:
I wish I could be there to give my condolences. At least it is not -30 degrees outside. Take Care All OF YOU.
JoAnn Watson (Caroline & Lawrence Schagunn's daughter)

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Name: Judy Hall

Date: 10/6/2012

Message: Delores,Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family during your loss. I hope all the happy moments will be remembered by you and all who knew Marvin. May God bless You, Judy, Dorothy Belcourt and Family

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Name: Margaretand Steve Lattimore

Date: October 6, 2012

Message:
I am so sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with allo f you at this difficult time.

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Name: Deb (Hockert) Guthmiller

Date: 10/6/12

Message: Our sincere sympathies to Delores and Marvin's family.  I have many fond memories of Marvin, Elsie and kids when I was growing up.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

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Name: Jodi (Conant) Stockeland

Date: 10-5-12

Message: Thinking of all of you. Marvin was such a nice guy! Enjoyed many visits with him at bowling over the years. Prayers to your family.

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Name: Jodi Butz

Date: 10/04/2012

Message: I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you.

Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. (NKJV)

Jodi Butz and Family